Curtis 1312373 225284371 2008-07-12T21:51:25Z 89.132.247.163 /* Actual people */ Glenn Curtiss {{otheruses}} {{redirect|Curtiss|otheruses|Curtis (disambiguation)}} {{TOCright}} '''Curtis''' is a common [[given name]] or [[surname]] of English origin. In English the meaning of the name [[Wikt:Curtis|Curtis]] is 'polite, courteous, or well-bred'. Though it is unclear whether "Curtis" and "Curtiss" are directly related, the latter is also considered here for convenience. A Curtis/Curtiss surname DNA project has been started and can be found at [http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Curtis%20DNA%20Data%20Base/ Curtis DNA Project] ==Surname uses: Curtis== {{surname|Curtis|nocat}} ===Actual people=== * [[Curtis Babin]] (1995- ), American kid * [[Adam Curtis]] (1955– ), British television documentary produceractor * [[Benjamin Robbins Curtis]] (1809–1874), American jurist * [[Charles Curtis]] (1860–1936), U.S. Vice President * [[Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis]] (1850–1933), U.S. publisher * Dan Curtis Bassist of West Yorkshire band [[The Ridings.]] * [[Edward S. Curtis]] (1868–1952) the photographer * [[George Ticknor Curtis]] (1812–1894), U.S. politician and lawyer * [[George William Curtis]] (1824–1892), American writer and public speaker * [[Glenn Curtiss]] (1878-1930), American [[aviation]] pioneer and founder of the [[Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company]] * [[Harriot Curtis]] (1881–1974) American golfer * [[Heber Doust Curtis]] (1872–1942), American astronomer * [[Ian Curtis]] (1956–1980), British singer-songwriter for Joy Division * [[Jamie Lee Curtis]] (1958– ), American actress * [[John Curtis (entomologist)]] (1791–1862), English entomologist * [[Kathlyn Curtis]], Manitoba judge * [[Kelly Curtis]] (1956– ), American actress * [[King Curtis]] (1934–1971), American saxophonist * [[Mark Curtis (British author)]], a British political author * [[Mark Curtis (SWP member)]], a former American Socialist Worker's Party member * [[Mary Louise Curtis Bok]], the founder of the [[Curtis Institute of Music]], Philadelphia * [[Margaret Curtis]] (1883–1965) American golfer and tennis player * [[Philip Kenneth Edward Curtis]] (1926–1951), decorated English soldier * [[Richard Curtis]], (1956– ) British comedy scriptwriter * [[Samuel Ryan Curtis]] (1805–1866) Union General in the American Civil War * [[Scott Curtis]] (1984– ) Life FM radio presenter * [[Thomas Bradford Curtis]] (1911–1993) U.S. Representative from Missouri * [[Tom Curtis]], (1953– ), American artist * [[Tony Curtis]] (1925– ), American actor * [[William Curtis]] (1746–1799), English botanist * [[Corey Curtis]] (1985- ), Mexican Cyclist ===Fictional characters=== * [[Co-Dependent's Day|Randall Curtis]], a fictional character on The Simpsons based on George Lucas * [[Rey Curtis]], a fictional character on ''Law & Order'' * [[Izumi Curtis]], a fictional character in Fullmetal Alchemist * Sophia Curtis, a fictional character in CSI Las Vegas ==Surname uses: Curtiss== {{surname|Curtiss|nocat}} ===Actual people=== * [[Charles Curtiss]] (1908–1993), American Communist * [[Glenn Curtiss]] (1878–1930), Aviation pioneer and founder of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company ==Given name uses: Curtis== {{given name|Curtis}} ===Actual people=== * [[Curtis Enis]] (1976–) retired NFL running back * [[Curtis Granderson]] (1981- ), Detroit Tigers center fielder * [[Curtis James Jackson III]] (1975– ), American rapper/actor (known as 50 Cent) * [[Curtis Martin]] (1973– ), American football player * [[Curtis Mayfield]] (1942–1999), American soul, funk and R&B singer, songwriter and guitarist * [[Curtis Morris]] (1991- ) * [[Curtis Robb]] (1972- ), British middle-distance runner ===Fictional characters=== * [[Curtis Manning]], a fictional character played by Jamaican/Canadian actor Roger Cross as part of the television series ''24'' * [[Curtis]], a fictional character played by actor Spencer Breslin as part of 'The Santa Clause 2+3' [[Category:English surnames]] [[de:Curtis]] [[fr:Curtis]] [[it:Curtis]] [[he:קרטיס]] [[nl:Curtis]] [[ja:カーチス]] [[vi:Curtis]] [[vo:Curtis]]